𝑭𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒛𝒊𝒂 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝑬𝒗𝒆 1993

The morning after the rave before...

.Forgotten Scene: 𝑴𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐𝑴𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐

Began life in 2007 on Slater Street in the venue now operated by The Merchant. It was a volunteer led organisation from top to bottom, not simply a venue, cafe or bar but a unique hub for Liverpool’s creative industry.

Quadrant Park. 1990. Euphoric.

Photo: Mark McNulty

'Bernie Says His Last Farewell'

Outside of Eric’s in Liverpool after it was closed in 1980!

(Photo: Stephen Shakeshaft / Colorised by Mike Price)

Musical icon Freddie Mercury at his flat above Dovedale Towers, Penny Lane, in 1969!

He lived here for a short while, two years before becoming frontman for Queen 🎸

𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒐𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝑺𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒆: 𝑻𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒔, 𝑳𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒏

The final ever tune played at Trade by Pete Wardman on the last night in March 2008 🎶

.Forgotten Scene 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑲𝒂𝒛𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒓

Opened in 2008 on Wolstenholme Square’, a truly magnificent gem of a venue. Fusing elements of clubbing, theatre, experimental performance and fine art, creating an overall incredible experience that couldn’t be rivalled across the city!

Our 10th birthday was celebrated in style as we took over all three rooms at legendary Nation! Six hours of Club 75, going at it back to back all night in the main room was truly amazing, the DJing supergroup boasts Justice’s Xavier, DJ Mehdi, Busy P and Cassius all in the mix.

Acid House memories - Shoom at YMCA London a Wednesday in early 1988 thanks to lisa Burke for the smudge 💙

𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒐𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝑺𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒆: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒚𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆, 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒑𝒐𝒐𝒍

Opened in December 2002, ruling the roost for over 10 years with a capacity of over 4,000. They welcomed the likes of Dave Pearce, Paul Oakenfold, Judge Jules, Pete Tong mbe, Roger Sanchez & more!

𝑾𝒂𝒙𝒙𝒙 𝒂𝒕 𝑯𝒂𝒖𝒔, 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒐𝒍

Literal carnage. Boddika playing his VIP edit of ‘Mercy’ on NYE at Waxxx in 2013 🤯

Video by Samantha Milligan

In the early years we would run two parties a month, an intimate affair at Lemon Lounge and a showcase in The Masque.

In April 2002 we welcomed “The Godfather of House” Marshall Jefferson to take part in our Masque showcase!

#Chibuku20Years
#MoveYourBody

𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒐𝒍, 𝑱𝒐𝒉𝒏 𝑷𝒆𝒆𝒍

Born in Heswall, he was a DJ, radio presenter and journalist. Famous for being the longest serving original BBC Radio 1 DJs from 67-04

“I was always very, very proud of being associated, in my own mind at least, with L’pool”

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒔𝒆, 𝑪𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒚 ⚡️

@carl_cox bringing the energy back in 1992!

You might not recognize these two...

Daft Punk in 1996 playing at Heavenly Social in Nottingham 🎧

Photos by Mark McNulty

August 2005, we hosted a stage at Rockstar Energy presents Creamfields with Dave Clarke, Richie Hawtin & 2manydjs

Due to the heat drying out the ground it kicked up lots of dust so lcdsoundsystem ended up performing with masks on 😷 Frontman James Murphy and Tyler Pope seen repping theirs here!

Does it get much more legendary than this?

#FrankieKnuckles at The Masque back in 2004 with a 4 hour set ♥️

Who has a story from this night? 🤔

Connie Lush, G-Love, The Mardi Gras Club, Liverpool, 1991.

𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒐𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝑺𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒆: 𝑾𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒐

All-nighters ran between the years 73-81, becoming known as the primary venue for #NorthernSoul music in the UK

DJs included Richard Searling BEM, Kev Roberts, Russ Winstanley & more 🎧

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.Forgotten Scene: 𝑮𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔 🌈

The club opened its doors on Eberle Street in 1993, and left a huge mark on Liverpool’s nightlife scene. People loved Garlands because it provided them with a place to be who they wanted to be, a safe place for everyone ♥️